Woods Equipment DSO1260Q, DS1440Q, DS1260Q manual PRE-OPERATION Check List, Owners Responsibility

PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST

(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)

___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on pages 7 through 13.

___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.

___ Check that equipment is properly and securely attached to tractor.

___ Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in trac- tor PTO spline groove.

___ Set tractor PTO at correct rpm for your equip- ment.

___ Lubricate all grease fitting locations. Make sure PTO shaft slip joint is lubricated.

___ Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are in good condition and not leaking before starting tractor. Check that hoses are not twisted, bent sharply, kinked, frayed, or pulled tight. Replace any damaged hoses immediately.

___ Raise and lower equipment to make sure air is purged from hydraulic cylinders and hoses.

___	Check that all hardware is properly installed and
	secured.
___	Check to ensure blades are sharp, in good condi-
	tion, and installed correctly. Replace if damaged.
___	Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat
	belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt
	securely fastened during operation.

___ Check that shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- aged.

___ Check cutting height, front-to-rear attitude, and top link adjustment.

___ Before starting engine, operator must be in trac- tor seat with seat belt fastened. Place transmis- sion in neutral or park, engage brake and disengage tractor PTO.

___ Inspect area to be cut and remove stones, branches, or other hard objects that might be

	thrown and cause injury or damage.
___	Check that belt or chain shielding is in good con-
	dition and replace any damaged parts.
___	Make sure tractor 3-point lift links do not interfere
	with hydraulic hoses or driveline throughout full
	turning range.

20 Operation MAN0571 (Rev. 6/15/2007)